Attorney General William Tong released a statement concerning Meta’s introduction of new Instagram Teen Accounts. The accounts, aimed at users aged 13-17, will feature enhanced privacy measures, messaging restrictions, more restrictive content settings, a sleep mode, and break reminders. Teens will have the ability to select topics of interest while parents can view these choices. However, Meta will continue enabling "infinite scroll" and serving content through its algorithm.
Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Counsel Claire E. Coleman have filed a petition with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for state review of Iberdrola's proposed acquisition of all remaining shares of Avangrid. Iberdrola, a Spain-based multinational conglomerate, currently owns 81.6 percent of United Illuminating, Southern Gas, and Connecticut Natural Gas, as well as utilities in Maine, Massachusetts, and New York. The acquisition would result in Avangrid becoming a fully private entity.
In a bipartisan letter to Congress, Attorney General William Tong and 41 other attorneys general have urged lawmakers to pass legislation mandating a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. This appeal comes amid increasing scrutiny of social media companies for their impact on the mental health of young people.
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement regarding the recent rate increases approved by the Connecticut Insurance Department for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ConnectiCare, and United/Oxford plans available on the individual and small group market. These plans are accessible both on and off the state-sponsored exchange.
Attorney General William Tong announced a $425,000 settlement with Hell Fire Armory following illegal ghost gun sales in Connecticut. The company has agreed to reconfigure its website and add disclaimers and controls to prevent sales in Connecticut.
Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, urging the court to uphold Florida's law that prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing firearms.
Attorney General Tong Announces $1.7 Million False Claims Settlement with Family Dentistry of Bridgeport, Hartford and Stamford Over Prohibited Patient Recruiting Fees
Attorney General Tong has announced an agreement with Northwell Health, Inc. and Nuvance Health to preserve labor and delivery services at Sharon Hospital and strengthen access to local healthcare in Western Connecticut. This agreement resolves the antitrust investigation into the proposed affiliation between the two hospital systems.
Attorney General William Tong, in collaboration with the United States Department of Justice and Attorneys General from North Carolina, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against RealPage Inc. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage engaged in practices designed to reduce competition among landlords in apartment pricing and monopolize the market for commercial revenue management software used by landlords to price apartments. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, the suit...
In a letter sent to Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais, Attorney General William Tong argued that rate increases sought by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ConnectiCare, and United/Oxford are unsupported by evidence and must be rejected.
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement following the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia's ruling that Google maintained an illegal monopoly in the online search market.
Attorney General William Tong has initiated an investigation into EnergyBillCruncher.com for allegedly making false claims on social media that the government will cover the cost of solar installations. The company is also accused of misusing the Connecticut state seal and creating a false sense of urgency by urging homeowners to act before a specified deadline.
Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit to uphold a Minnesota law that prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed handguns in public.
Attorney General William Tong announced a $186,731 civil judgment against Newtown registered nurse Jeannie V. Pasacreta following an illegal scheme to bill the Connecticut Medicaid program for psychotherapy and medical services she never provided.
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement today regarding the Connecticut Supreme Court's decision in Spillane v. Lamont, which partially dismissed a state court challenge to Connecticut’s school vaccine requirements.
Attorney General William Tong has initiated legal action against SunRun Inc., SunRun Installation Services, Bright Planet Solar, Inc., Elevate Solar Solutions LLC, and salespeople Dakota Grumet and Sierra Howes. The lawsuit alleges deceptive and unlawful sales practices in the marketing of solar panel systems.
Attorney General William Tong is urging Connecticut residents potentially affected by Change Healthcare’s February data breach to utilize free credit monitoring and identity theft protection measures.
Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Garland v. VanDerStok, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold federal regulations on ghost guns.
